Served as lead designer for a diving and tactical gear manufacturer and supplier. • Managed multiple global vendor partnerships ensuring their product photography, brand guidelines, and brand identity were accurately showcased on the company website to increase sales and drive website traffic engagement. • Responsible for developing design concepts, thoughtfully directing the creative process, and ensuring that the final product exceeded client expectations.• Collaborated cross-functionally across business units to ensure all aspects of design project management were cohesive, on brand and could meet aggressive timelines and quality standards. • Produced content for the company website while delivering professional, high-quality imagery through bespoke product photography and photo editing.• Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, while also displaying strong aesthetic and technical skills.• Worked in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment while working through ambiguity and constant change, while aligning to client feedback and requests.

Innovative designer able to bring to life a variety of creative projects from conception to completion.• Served as lead graphic designer for city beautification projects for the City of Oceanside, City of Encinitas, City of Escondido, & City of Carlsbad by creating a variety of projects including murals, designed surfboard, signage, posters, apparel, trade show collateral, and more.• Partnered with Wounded Warriors and the Oceanside Museum of Art to organize a program for military families that provided creative youth programming. Served as an awards panel judge and then translated winning student artwork into designed apparel.• Partnered with E! Entertainment and Project Canvas to create bespoke designed footwear. I received national recognition on an awards show for originality of unique designs for footwear and athletic wear.• Created artwork featured in an advertising campaign in Thrasher magazine and Juxtapoz magazine, ultimately leading to an increase in sales and additional partnerships.• Created artwork featured in an advertising campaign in Thrasher magazine and Juxtapose magazine, ultimately leading to an increase in sales and additional partnerships.• Served as a brand ambassador, painting apparel live, on-stage to showcase the innovative hand-painting and artistry for the Agenda National Trade Show.• Created customized hand painted surfboards for professional big wave surfers, ultimately leading to partnerships with professional surf competitions including Eddie Aiku Big Wave Surf Invitational.

Specialty food store, known for excellent products, customer service, and inviting, artistic spaces.• Hand painted signs, murals and other collateral; aligning artwork with the company brand standards and aesthetic style.•  Completed development of over 40 unique brand ideas and package design presentations, and developed product brand guidelines for production, increasing visibility and sales of new products.• Created and designed large signs using various techniques, tools, and materials.• Excelled in a fast-paced, public-facing customer service role by building rapport and maintaining professionalism with customers.• Collaborated with a diverse group of people to solve daily challenges such as translating ideas into custom designs, installing or repairing signs with tools, using a variety of mediums, such as acrylic and water based paint.• Managed multiple competing priorities on a daily basis while maintaining good communication, artistic flair, attention to detail and understanding time-specific needs.

Assistant to the art director and design team of a major tool and equipment retailer.• Manage and present brand and packaging creative for over 100 private brands.• Contact merchandising groups, organize files, prioritize projects based on company goals and align work to multiple internal schedules.• Served as project quality assurance for photo editing for packaging, marketing and social media.• Collaborated closely with a team of skilled designers to gain a comprehensive understanding of their requirements and preferences.

Served as lead designer for a digital technology company.• Create motion graphics for digital screens at major sport and entertainment events.• Develop video concepts with motion graphics ensuring brand consistency and high audience engagement goals.• Implement current industry trends, design software, and best practices consistent with the company’s visual identity and market.• Collaborate on high-quality videos with business leaders, design and marketing partners.• Film and edit visually compelling videos for social media, advertising campaigns, and more.